Rumours, Volume 7
Volume 7
- RUMOUR: LMS - Where will Montagny Land???:
With Frenchman Frank Montagny seemingly out of the F1 circle, rumours are flying as to where he will end up.
- RUMOUR: (A)LMS - So Who Will Run Lola Coupes in 2008???:
With Lola launching the B08/80 Coupe there has been rumour on who will run them.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Wurz to Return??? UPDATED:
After earlier reports (see this story), the 1996 winner could be close to a return to the legendary race.
- RUMOUR: Grand Am - Cristiano da Matta to Return to Racing?:
After his dreadful crash in 2006, Brazilian, Cristiano da Matta could be on the way back to the track.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Who Will Drive the Penske Porsche:
With the announcement of Bill Auberlen to Ruby Tuesday, the shortlist of drivers that could drive the Penske Porsche RS Spyder has been shortened.
- RUMOUR: (A)LMS - New Engines for the Series???:
Rumours and evidence are abound that the LMP2 category of the Le Mans Series and American Le Mans Series could get a power boost over the coming years.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Essex To Race with Porsche???:
Rumours are abound that former Le Mans winner John Nielsen could be entering a Porsche RS Spyder in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- RUMOUR - ALMS: Two New Drivers to the Series???:
James Hinchcliffe and Justin Wilson could be making their way to the ALMS in 2008.
- RUMOUR: Trans Am - A Reformation Update:
FeedMeSportsCars was able to have a chat to Rocketsports officials about the possability of relauching Trans-Am, as rumoured a few weeks back.
- Rumour: Trans Am - Series to Reform???:
After the demise of the Trans Am series in 2005, there could be a revival for the series in the not too distant future.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Former Winner To Return???:
Upon announcing his retirement from F1 racing, Alex Wurz hinted that he may come back to Le Mans to race again.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Charouz Lola Sold???:
With the recent announcement of Charouz drivers, Stefan Mucke and Jan Charouz racing a Zytek in America for Petit and Laguna Seca, rumours have risen about the Czech team in the Le Mans Series.
- RUMOUR - ALMS: Wilson and CDW to Race in ALMS???:
It has been reported that Champ Car driver and former F1 driver, Justin Wilson could race in the ALMS next year and he could bring along his primary sponsor, CDW.
- RUMOUR: Grand Am/ALMS - Ganassi to Join ALMS:
It has been rumoured that Chip Ganassi could bring his team from the Grand Am Championship to the American Le Mans Series.
- Penske and Champion to Continue in 2008:
News that came from the Detroit paddock is that two of the major ALMS teams will continue as is for 2008.
- RUMOUR: DTM - Ralf Schumacher to DTM???:
With Ralf Schumacher's ailing F1 performances seemingly ending his F1 career, the German could be on his way to the DTM.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Penske Porsche to Change Driver Lineup in 2008???:
It is rumoured that Porsche driver, Ryan Briscoe could be on his way back to the IRL.
- RUMOUR: LMS/ALMS - Renewed Commitment From Spyker???:
With Spyker purchasing the Midland F1 team for 2007, rumours are that they will sell the team - which could mean more money for the sportscar team.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Good News from Acura and Mazda:
With the run of bad news rumours lately, something positive seems to be simering underneath the sportscar surface.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Trouble for Racing for Holland:
Racing for Holland has withdrawn for the remainder of 2007 and questions have been raised over their 2008 campaign.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Acura Losing Interest???:
It has been reported that Acura could be reconsidering their slated move to LMP1 in 2009.
- RUMOUR: ALMS – What will Corvette do in 2008???:
With the odd, competition-less situation the factory Corvette squad finds themselves in, in 2007 – speculation is starting about their 2008 plans.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Bourdais to F1 Announcement Soon???:
With the turmoil at Toro Rosso, an announcement on the Le Mans runner-up, Sebastian Bourdais’ 2008 movements could be near.
- RUMOUR: LMS/ALMS - Pescarolo has Surprising Plans???:
With Henri Pescarolo's usual displeasure with the diesel rules, he has created speculation to what his plans are for 2008.
- RUMOUR: ALMS/LMS: ACO To Abandon GT1 and GT2???:
Internet rumours have it that Le Mans, the ALMS and LMS could do away with their current GT structure.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Bourdais to Toro Rosso UPDATED:
Further to the rumours and test of Le Mans runner up, Sebestian Bourdais going to F1, more news has come to light.
- RUMOUR: Oz GT - New Cars and Big Name Drivers???:
With the Australian GT Championship in their mid season break, there are rumours as to what will happen in the rest of the year.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Bourdais to F1 Update:
There have been further reports that Le Mans runner up, Sebestian Bourdais is F1 bound.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Maserati to Return to GT1???:
It has been reported that a Maserati MC12 will race in the GT1 category of the ALMS.
- Rumour: Le Mans - Have Pescarolo Raced Their Last 24h Race???:
Henri Pescarolo has claimed that his team may not be at Le Mans in 2008.
- Rumour: Aston Martin to go for Outright Win???:
Just moments after their popular victory, Aston Martin boss, David Richards has given a hint of their future.
- Rumour: Le Mans - Will Tom Kristensen Miss the Race??? UPDATE:
With the injuries suffered in May in a DTM accident, it is unclear to whether Tom Kristensen will race for his eighth win at Le Mans.
- Rumour: LMS - Is Spyker in Financial Trouble???:
Recent reports in Forbes and Dutch newspaper – Telegraaf have mentioned that Spyker is in financial trouble.
- Rumour: Oz GT - Possibility of a Ford GT Entering the Series???:
Paddock gossip has a new Ford GT, like the one Match competes with in the FIA GT3, competing in Australia.
- Rumour: Oz GT - More Trouble for Palmer???:
As if the heavy accident on the Friday afternoon was enough for Australian GT competitor, Ian Palmer, the financial damage could be a lot worse.
- Rumour: Le Mans - Peugeot’s Bourdais to F1 Full Time???
- RUMOUR: LMS - Peugeot Driver to Test Formula 1
- Rumour: Le Mans - Will Tom Kristensen Miss the Race???:
After a violent crash in the DTM series, seven time Le Mans winner, Tom Kristensen could be out of the 2007 race.
- Rumour: LMS - Will the Series be Better off Under the New French Government???:
Well it could be good news for all motorsport in France…
- RUMOUR: LMS - Is Lucchini to Return to LMS Racing???:
Italian prototype runner Lucchini could make a return to the Le Mans Series in 2007 in time for Spa.
- RUMOUR: ALMS - Is Aston Martin Returning to the ALMS???:
It has been reported that the Aston Martin DBR9 could be on its way back to the ALMS GT1 category.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans – Who Will Replace Enge at Aston Martin???:
With the unfortunate injures that Tomas Enge suffered at St Petersburg, it appears that the Czech driver will not race at Le Mans. As a factory Aston Martin driver, his seat is a good one and the competition is fierce.
- RUMOUR: LMS - Is Creation Racing at Monza:
Despite have a full season entry, Creation is not, at this time, on the entry list for the first round at Monza
- RUMOUR: ALMS – What will Autocon Do???:
Autocon, the ALMS runners in LMP1 are looking to sell their aging Lola EX257 and speculation is rising to what they might do.
- Rumour: ALMS – Has Audi Withdrawn???:
With just days left before the ALMS race in St Petersburg, speculation is growing to whether Audi will appear.
- Rumour: LMS - Two Cars Drop Out of LMS???:
It has been reported that Goldentime Racing and Autorlando have withdrawn their full season applications to compete in the Le Mans Series.
- RUMOUR: Le Mans - Adrian Newey to Race at Le Mans???:
It is rumoured that F1 design guru, Adrian Newey is on the verge of signing a contract to drive in the 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Rumours: ALMS - New LMP1 Runner for 2007:
It has been reported that there will be a fourth ALMS LMP1 entry for most of the 2007 season.
- Rumours: FIA GT - More on the Spectrum Motorsport Situation:
It does appear that the ACEMCO Saleen’s slated for the FIA GT Championship will not appear.
- Rumour: ALMS – Major Sponsor Coming on Board???:
It has been suggested that the ALMS will announce a ‘major corporate sponsor’ over the coming days.
- Rumours: FIA GT - Already doubts over Spectrum Motorsports???:
Just weeks after the announcement that Dana Brewer purchased the two ACEMCO Saleens to campaign in the FIA GT Championship, there are doubts about the transaction.
- Rumour and News: LMS – Melchester, Embassy, Courage, Spyker and Car Counts:
Rumour and News: LMS – Melchester, Embassy, Courage, Spyker and Car Counts
- Rumour and News – ALMS: Audi, Creation, Intersport:
Rumour and News – ALMS: Audi, Creation, Intersport
- Rumour: Le Mans - The Peugeot Driver Lineup:
With the first test of Peugeot’s 908 LMP1 coming up and the driver announcement being eagerly awaited by all, FeedMeSportscars will run down who is in and who is rumoured to be in.